Definition of Scuffle

1. Noun. Disorderly fighting.

Exact synonyms: Dogfight, Hassle, Rough-and-tumble, Tussle
Generic synonyms: Combat, Fight, Fighting, Scrap
Derivative terms: Tussle

2. Verb. Walk by dragging one's feet. "The children scuffle to the playground"; "We heard his feet shuffling down the hall"
Exact synonyms: Shamble, Shuffle
Generic synonyms: Walk
Specialized synonyms: Drag, Scuff
Derivative terms: Shamble, Shambling, Shuffle, Shuffler, Shuffling

3. Noun. A hoe that is used by pushing rather than pulling.
Exact synonyms: Dutch Hoe, Scuffle Hoe
Generic synonyms: Hoe

4. Verb. Fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters. "The drunken men started to scuffle"
Exact synonyms: Tussle
Generic synonyms: Contend, Fight, Struggle
Derivative terms: Tussle

5. Noun. An unceremonious and disorganized struggle.
Exact synonyms: Scramble
Generic synonyms: Battle, Struggle
Derivative terms: Scramble

Definition of Scuffle

1. v. i. To strive or struggle with a close grapple; to wrestle in a rough fashion.

2. n. A rough, haphazard struggle, or trial of strength; a disorderly wrestling at close quarters.

Definition of Scuffle

1. to struggle in a rough, confused manner [v -FLED, -FLING, -FLES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scuffle

scudding
scuddle
scuddled
scuddles
scuddling
scudi
scudler
scudlers
scudo
scuds
scuff
scuffed
scuffer
scuffers
scuffing
scuffle (current term)
scuffled
scuffler
scufflers
scuffles
scuffle hoe
scuffling
scuffs
scuft
scufts
scug
scugged
scugging
scugs
scul

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